Public meeting — April 15, 2026
Cemetery Street Traffic Decision · 6:30 PM · Upper Town Hall
The Select Board will hear expert recommendations on the Cemetery Street traffic direction. Submit questions to bosadmin@mendonma.gov by April 9. Agenda at the Agenda Center.
Mendon, Massachusetts
Providence Street Culvert Replacement
Clear information for Mendon residents about the culvert project, detours, timeline, and how decisions are made.
$2.1M
Project investment
19 ft
New culvert span
75+ yrs
Design lifespan
2026
Completion target
Last updated:
Detour and traffic
Current route, one-way/two-way context, and map references.
Timeline and phases
Where the project stands today and what comes next.
Open questions
What is resolved versus still pending Board action.
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the most common resident concerns.
Decision process
How engineering, legal, and board decisions were made.
Project details
Old vs. new structure, funding, and engineering rationale.
About this project
What's happening and why
Spring Brook flooded Providence Street twice — in late 2023 and again in spring 2024. The aging culvert beneath the road can no longer handle current storm flows safely, and the Town is replacing it with a wider, longer-lasting concrete bridge designed for 100-year storms.
Construction begins in summer 2026 and requires a full road closure for approximately four to five months. The detour runs via Milford Street and Hartford Avenue, with Cemetery Street handling local traffic — direction to be decided by the Select Board.
The engineering firm is Tighe & Bond. If anything here conflicts with a posted order or signed Town document, follow the official posting and contact the Highway Department or Town Hall.
Current phase
Permitting and procurement
Winter 2026 through summer 2026
Project area
Where it's happening
Providence Street at Spring Brook, Mendon, MA — satellite view. Full detour routes on the Detour page.
Providence Street project area — Mendon, MA
Route is approximate. Confirm signed detour in the field or with the traffic plan memo. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Open questions
- Cemetery Street traffic direction
- Construction schedule
- Signed detour routes and field signage
Top questions
- Why does Providence Street have to close completely?
- What does the detour add to my commute?
- What is the new culvert and why is it better?
- How much does this cost and who is paying?